Quiz 4 qt2 test 1 Flashcards
what is the nickname for microtubules?
skeleton of a cell
what is the nickname for micro filaments?
skeleton of a cell
what is the function of microtubules?
support or shape
what is the structure of microtubules?
made of protein and shaped like mini tubes
what is the function of microfilaments?
cell movement
what is the structure of microfilaments?
threads made of protein
what are microtubules/filaments linked to?
cancer
what are the 3 differences between a plant cell and animal cell?
cell wall, chloroplasts, and large vacuoles
what is the function of a cell wall?
to prevent dehydration
what is the cell wall made up of?
cellulose
what is glue pectin?
glue between cell wall and membrane
where is glue pectin found?
in jelly or jam
what are chloroplasts?
holderd/ containers of chlorophyll
what does plastid mean?
to hold stuff
what are leukoplastids?
white starches
what is chlorophyll?
green pigment
what are chromoplasts?
holds colored pigments that arent green
what is the name for an orange pigment?
carotein